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Longtime Redskins FB/TE Mike Sellers has retired from football.

Sellers impressively lasted until his age-36 season, playing a dozen years in the NFL, all with the Redskins. His career ends after 123 catches for 1,095 yards, and 21 all-purpose touchdowns. Sellers also played on special teams. Sat, Jul 28, 2012 03:57:00 PM

Redskins released FB/TE Mike Sellers.

Sellers, who turns 37 in July, appeared in 12 games last season, catching only one pass for 15 yards. A Redskin for 11 of his 12 career NFL seasons, Sellers figures to retire. He was a versatile, H-back type during his prime, contributing on special teams and operating some as a short-yardage back. Sellers scored 21 career touchdowns, 18 as a receiver and three as a runner. Mon, Mar 12, 2012 02:32:00 PM

Redskins FB/TE Mike Sellers suffered a hyperextended elbow in the first quarter of Sunday's game.

Sellers held the arm close to his body while being escorted off by trainers. If it's a season-ending injury, it may unofficially end the 12-year-old's career. Sellers, 36, is under contract for 2012, but likely won't be back. Sun, Dec 11, 2011 01:51:00 PM

Redskins FB/TE Mike Sellers was hospitalized Thursday after injuring his back in a weight-lifting drill.

Sellers will spend the night in the hospital and be re-evaluated on Friday. He's mostly a special teamer at this stage of his career. Thu, Oct 27, 2011 03:35:00 PM

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Sellers, who turns 37 in July, appeared in 12 games last season, catching only one pass for 15 yards. A Redskin for 11 of his 12 career NFL seasons, Sellers figures to retire. He was a versatile, H-back type during his prime, contributing on special teams and operating some as a short-yardage back. Sellers scored 21 career touchdowns, 18 as a receiver and three as a runner.

Redskins FB/TE Mike Sellers suffered a hyperextended elbow in the first quarter of Sunday's game.

Sellers held the arm close to his body while being escorted off by trainers. If it's a season-ending injury, it may unofficially end the 12-year-old's career. Sellers, 36, is under contract for 2012, but likely won't be back.

Longtime FB Mike Sellers has been practicing at tight end early in Redskins training camp.

This won't end well. The Skins want Darrel Young to be their new first-string lead blocker, and Keiland Williams is taking reps there, too. Sellers, 36, is due a $950,000 salary and has almost no chance to win a roster spot at one of the Skins' deepest positions. He's likely played his last snap in D.C.

Sellers played just a third of the offensive snaps last season, and that percentage figures to decrease in favor of more three-receiver and two-tight end formations in 2011. Sellers is due just under $1 million, so the 'Skins can save a few bucks by cutting the 36-year-old.

Redskins signed FB Mike Sellers to a new six-year contract, including a $600,000 signing bonus.

The 34-year-old won't make it to the end of the deal, which now runs through 2014, but it appeases his offseason demands. Sellers sat out voluntary OTA work because he wanted a new deal. Sellers is a fine lead blocker and reliable in short yardage, but rarely gets the ball. He saw 18 touches in 2008.

Sellers signed a four-year, $4 million contract in 2007, but he has since changed agents to Drew Rosenhaus. After a 2008 Pro Bowl selection, he wants a raise. The Redskins have a mandatory minicamp next weekend, so we'll find out how serious Sellers is.

Redskins FB Mike Sellers, who suffered a concussion in Week 16, was cleared to participate in football activities.

Sellers participated in Wednesday's walkthrough and will rejoin the team at practice today. Sellers actually wanted to play last week, but the Redskins confiscated his helmet and wouldn't give it back.

Redskins FB Mike Sellers jogged off the field after suffering a concussion early in the third quarter Sunday night.

The injury looked eerily similar to the one suffered by Kevin Everett earlier this year, but Sellers was moving his legs and eventually got to his feet to leave under his own power. He argued with the medical staff about returning, according to NBC's Andrea Kremer, but the coaches won't let him back in.

Doctson was eligible to return in Week 16, but the Redskins ended that dream by designating C Kory Lichtensteiger as their return player earlier this week. Doctson finishes his rookie season with just two catches for 66 yards in two appearances. With both DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon headed for free agency, Washington will not have much tape to judge as they determine if Doctson can fill the No. 1 role next season.

Reed admitted he was still in pain after Thursday's practice, but it looks like he plans to play through it this week. Reed will likely be listed as questionable when the injury report comes out later Friday and is shaping up as a game-time decision.